Definitions
Bulb plant with a showy spring flower.
Word origin
From Middle French tulipe, from earlier tulipan, from Ottoman Turkish دلبند (tülbent, dülbent, “cheesecloth”), from Classical Persian دلبند (dulband, “turban”). Doublet of turban.
Used in a sentence
“"The sturdy burghers of Holland took the tulip mania so badly that single bulbs that could not flower till another year would sell for more than $2000 apiece."”
“Tiny Tim, who trilled his way to fame with his high‐pitched rendition of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” has named his daughter, born last Monday, Tulip Victoria Khaury.”
“Neil and Clare are extremely happy to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Evangeline Tulip born Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 10.04am, weighing 8lb. 2oz.”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Cup-shaped bloom”5 letters
02“Spring bulb flower”5 letters
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